Causes and treatments of positional vertigo

Positional vertigo refers to the dizziness that occurs when you get up or lie down at a certain height. If you turn your body at this time, the dizziness will worsen. It usually occurs in adults aged 40-60. How to treat positional vertigo?

1. Causes of positional vertigo

Positional vertigo is considered to be a manifestation of elliptical saccule disease. Pathological examination of 3 cases showed that the sensory epithelium of the elliptical saccule, saccule and apex of the ventral crest of the canal was normal, and only the ventral crest of the canal of the posterior semicircular canal had alkaliphilic granules deposited, which may be the inducement of gravity sensitivity. Modern research shows that neurotransmitters in the vestibular system play an important role in the occurrence and relief of vertigo.

The clinical manifestations, severity and duration of vertigo are related to factors such as the speed of onset, unilateral or bilateral vestibular damage, and whether the vestibular compensation function is good.

2. Relief Methods

1) Pay attention to rest, participate in physical exercise appropriately, and combine work with rest.

2) Adjust your emotions and avoid mental stimulation.

3) For those who have turbid phlegm, they should eat light food.

first aid:

1) When vertigo occurs, lie down and rest quietly in bed immediately, loosen the buttons and belt of the patient's clothes. Oral diazepam 5mg, 3 times/day.

2) Do not shake the patient's head to avoid worsening dizziness. You can put an ice pack or a cold towel on the patient's head. If the cause is unknown, please ask a doctor to treat it.